crustless cranberry pie

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups cranberries
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon almond extract

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease one 9 inch pie pan.
• combine the flour, sugar, and salt. stir in the cranberries and the walnuts, and toss to coat. stir in the butter, beaten eggs, and almond extract. if you are using frozen cranberries, the mixture will be very thick. spread the batter into the prepared pan.
• bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 40 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted near the center comes out clean. serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream.

lemon nut cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1/2 cup margarine
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 egg, separated
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest
• 2 teaspoons orange zest
• 1 1/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

• cream margarine with sugar. add egg yolk (reserve egg white), lemon juice and grated lemon and orange peels and beat. add flour and mix well. chill for one hour.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (180 degrees c).
• dip a teaspoonful of dough into slightly beaten egg white and then into nuts. place nut side up, 2 inches apart on lightly-oiled cookie sheet. bake for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned. transfer to cooling rack immediately.

Sour Cream Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 1/2 cups raisins
• 1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). line cookie sheets with aluminum foil or baking parchment.
• steam raisins in a vegetable steamer over shallow water in a saucepan. boil water for 3 minutes, until raisins are moist. remove raisins and let dry on cloth.
• in a large bowl, cream together the butter, sugar and vanilla until smooth. beat in eggs and sour cream until well blended. sift together flour and baking soda; stir into the butter mixture. mix in raisins, nuts and chocolate. drop dough by tablespoons 2 inches apart on cookie sheets.
• bake 13 to 15 minutes, until lightly colored. let cool on wire racks.

Pomegranate Glazed Carrots

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 cup pomegranate juice
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch diagonal slices
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• place juice in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. cook for 15 minutes or until juice is reduced to 1/4 cup; stir in honey. (mixture may be prepared several days ahead and stored tightly covered in the refrigerator.)
• while glaze is cooking, preheat oven to 400 degrees f. place carrots, oil, salt, and pepper on a small baking sheet; stir well to coat. bake for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. drizzle glaze over carrots and stir to coat. bake for 10 minutes more, stirring once or twice.
• stir in walnuts and cranberries and cook for 5 minutes more or until carrots are nicely glazed. transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with thyme. recipe may be doubled.

Granola Bars I

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/2 cup ground walnuts
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 3/4 cups packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/3 cups granola
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries

Recipe

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f. lightly grease a 9 inch square pan.
• in a large mixing bowl, cream the shortening, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. beat well after the addition of each ingredient.
• in small saucepan, cover the cranberries in water and boil for 10 minutes. drain and chop into small pieces. add to egg mixture.
• slowly add in white and wheat flours, walnuts, salt and baking powder. mix until well blended. fold in granola and mix well.
• spread dough into baking pan and bake 20 to 25 minutes. let cool before cutting into bars. store in airtight container.

Texas Sheet Cake V

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup butter
• 1 cup water
• 5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 6 tablespoons milk
• 5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup butter
• 4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour a 10x15 inch pan.
• combine the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. beat in the sour cream and eggs. set aside. melt the butter on low in a saucepan, add the water and 5 tablespoons cocoa. bring mixture to a boil then remove from heat. allow to cool slightly, then stir cocoa mixture into the egg mixture, mixing until blended.
• pour batter into prepared pan. bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• for the icing: in a large saucepan, combine the milk, 5 tablespoons cocoa and 1/2 cup butter. bring to a boil, then remove from heat. stir in the confectioners' sugar and vanilla, then fold in the nuts, mixing until blended. spread frosting over warm cake.

mom's excellent chocolate chip cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup butter flavored shortening
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). grease cookie sheets.
• cream butter, shortening, both sugars, egg, and vanilla in an electric mixer until fluffy.
• stir in sifted dry ingredients.
• add chocolate chips and walnuts.
• drop by teaspoonfuls, 2 inches apart greased cookie sheet. bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden.

Toffee Nut Cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup butter
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 egg yolk
• 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Recipe

• cream together butter or margarine and brown sugar, packed add 1 egg yolk, sifted flour, and vanilla. batter will be stiff.
• spread on a greased 13 x 9 inch cookie sheet. bake at 375 degrees f (190 degrees c) for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
• while still warm, add 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips to top of cookie until melted. spread with knife until top is covered. add chopped nuts, if desired. let cool, then cut into squares.

Pan Fried Tuna Patty

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 (5 ounce) can tuna packed in water, drained
• 1 egg
• 1/2 stalk celery, chopped
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, or to taste
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill, or to taste
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• stir tuna, egg, celery, mayonnaise, walnuts, parsley, and dill together in a bowl until evenly combined. form mixture into two patties.
• melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. cook patties in hot butter until firm and golden, 2 to 3 minutes; flip and top each patty with cheddar cheese. continue cooking until second side is golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes more.

Green Tomato Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 4 cups chopped green tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 cups white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

• place chopped tomatoes in a bowl and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon salt. let stand 10 minutes. place in a colander, rinse with cold water and drain.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
• cream butter and sugar. add eggs and beat until creamy.
• sift together flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, soda and 1/4 teaspoon salt. add raisins and nuts to dry mixture; add dry ingredients to creamed mixture. dough will be very stiff. mix well.
• add drained tomatoes and mix well. pour into the prepared 9 x 13 inch pan.
• bake for 40 to 45 minutes in the preheated oven, or until toothpick inserted into cake comes out clean.

Apricot Bars I

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup butter
• 2 egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 cup apricot preserves
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• cream flour, butter and brown sugar. add eggs and vanilla; mix well. press into a 9x13 inch pan.
• bake for 20 minutes. take out and spread preserves evenly then sprinkle with nuts. score into bars, but leave in pan.
• return to oven at 250 degrees f (120 degrees c) for up to 15 minutes. cool on rack.

caley's classic zucchini bread

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 3 eggs
• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups grated zucchini
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 25 mins


• preheat an oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). prepare 2 8x4-inch loaf pans with cooking spray.
• beat the eggs in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer until frothy. slowly add the sugar while continually beating. stir the vegetable oil and vanilla into the egg mixture; continue beating until the mixture is thick. add the zucchini to the mixture and stir.
• mix the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in a separate bowl; pour into the wet mixture and stir until just combined. add the chopped walnuts and stir. divide the batter between the two prepared loaf pans.
• bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. cool in the pans for 10 minutes before loosening the edges with a knife and removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

crustless cranberry pie

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups cranberries
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon almond extract

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease one 9 inch pie pan.
• combine the flour, sugar, and salt. stir in the cranberries and the walnuts, and toss to coat. stir in the butter, beaten eggs, and almond extract. if you are using frozen cranberries, the mixture will be very thick. spread the batter into the prepared pan.
• bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 40 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted near the center comes out clean. serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream.

Dump Cake I

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
• 1 (15 ounce) can crushed pineapple
• 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
• 8 ounces chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup butter

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• in a 9x13 inch pan mix cherries and pineapple. sprinkle dry cake mix over pineapple, and cherry mixture stir until just combined. then sprinkle walnuts over top. drizzle top with melted butter or margarine.
• bake in a 350 degree f (175 degree c) oven for 35 or 40 minutes or until golden brown.

Triple Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 1/4 cups unsalted butter
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips
• 1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips
• 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

• melt butter in a small saucepan. let butter cool and pour into a large mixing bowl.
• add sugars and beat for several minutes, until mixture is creamy. add eggs and vanilla. beat for one minute, or until eggs dissolve into butter mixture.
• combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. add butter mixture, stirring well. add chocolate chips and walnuts if desired. refrigerate cookie dough for two hours or until firm.
• preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c).
• drop by two tablespoonfuls of dough, spaced 2 inches apart on the baking sheet. bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly browned and puffed up. cool on cookie sheet until they are firm enough to put on a wire rack.

Chocolate Zucchini Cake Iii

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups white sugar
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 4 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
• 3 cups grated zucchini
• 3/4 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 50 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 5 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
• in a medium bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. add the eggs and oil, mix well. fold in the nuts and zucchini until they are evenly distributed. pour into the prepared pan.
• bake for 50 to 60 minutes in the preheated oven, until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. cool cake completely before frosting with your favorite frosting.

tea time tasties

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 1/3 cups chopped walnuts
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon butter

Recipe

• preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c).
• blend softened cream cheese and 1/2 cup butter or margarine. stir in 1 cup flour and mix well.
• shape 2 dozen-1 inch balls. place in tiny ungreased muffin pans and press the bottom and sides of tins.
• to make filling: beat egg, sugar, 1 tablespoon butter, salt, vanilla and nuts until smooth. fill pastry cups and bake until filling is set, about 25 minutes.

Brown Sugar Chocolate Crackle Cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup sifted confectioners' sugar

Recipe

• melt the chocolate chips and combine with the brown sugar and vegetable oil. add the eggs one at a time and beat well. stir in the vanilla.
• combine the flour, baking powder and salt. add flour mixture to the chocolate mixture. stir in the chopped walnuts. chill dough for a few hours.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease baking sheets.
• drop teaspoonfuls of dough in confectioners' sugar and roll to coat. place cookies on the prepared baking sheets. bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 10 to 12 minutes. let cookies cool on racks.

Boiled Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 cup shortening
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 2 cups raisins
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups chopped walnuts

Recipe

• preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). lightly grease and flour one 9 x 13 inch baking pan.
• combine water, sugar, shortening, salt, cocoa, raisins, and spices in a saucepan. bring to a boil, and continue to boil for 3 minutes. remove from heat. stir in vanilla and nuts.
• combine flour and baking soda. stir into boiled mixture, and thoroughly mix. pour into prepared pan, and spread evenly.
• bake for 50 minutes, or until a tester inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. cool.

crustless cranberry pie

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups cranberries
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon almond extract

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease one 9 inch pie pan.
• combine the flour, sugar, and salt. stir in the cranberries and the walnuts, and toss to coat. stir in the butter, beaten eggs, and almond extract. if you are using frozen cranberries, the mixture will be very thick. spread the batter into the prepared pan.
• bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 40 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted near the center comes out clean. serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream.

Orange Crunch Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 cup butter
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup walnuts
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons orange zest
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1/2 cup white sugar

Recipe

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour a 10 inch bundt pan.
• cream butter or margarine and 1 cup sugar. add eggs, and beat well with an electric mixer at medium speed. mix in sour cream and vanilla. combine flour and baking soda: add to creamed mixture, blending just until moistened. stir in raisins, walnuts, and orange rind. mix well. pour batter into prepared pan.
• bake for 60 minutes, or until a wooden pick comes out clean. cool cake in pan for 5 minutes.
• dissolve 1/2 cup sugar in orange juice. pour over hot cake. cool completely in pan.

crustless cranberry pie

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups cranberries
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon almond extract

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease one 9 inch pie pan.
• combine the flour, sugar, and salt. stir in the cranberries and the walnuts, and toss to coat. stir in the butter, beaten eggs, and almond extract. if you are using frozen cranberries, the mixture will be very thick. spread the batter into the prepared pan.
• bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 40 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted near the center comes out clean. serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream.

country house fudge

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 4 1/2 cups white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 4 (4 ounce) bars german sweet chocolate
• 7 ounces chocolate candy bar
• 1 (7 ounce) jar marshmallow creme
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 4 cups chopped walnuts

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• butter 2 - 9x13 inch pans. set aside.
• in a large bowl, place chocolate chips and broken up chocolate bars. make a depression in chocolate pieces, then scoop marshmallow creme into it.
• in a medium saucepan, cook sugar, salt, butter, and milk for about 8 to 10 minutes. (start timing after boiling begins) remove from heat, add chocolate chip mixture, vanilla, and chopped nuts. mix rapidly with large wooden spoon. pour into buttered pans.

pineapple cream cheese pie

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 (9 inch) pie shell
• 1/3 cup white sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Recipe

• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
• to make pineapple layer: in a medium saucepan combine 1/3 cup sugar, cornstarch, and pineapple with juice. cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture is the consistency of jelly.
• to make cream cheese layer: in a medium mixing bowl, whip cream cheese until fluffy. whip in sugar and salt until mixture is smooth. add eggs, vanilla, and milk. beat mixture until all ingredients are thoroughly combined. mixture will be liquidy.
• pour half of pineapple mixture into each pastry shell. pour half of cream cheese mixture over each pineapple layer. sprinkle with chopped walnuts if desired.
• bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes. reduce heat to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c) and bake an additional 50 minutes, until tops of pies begin to brown. chill before serving. top with whipped cream if desired.

Butternut Kisses

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup ground walnuts
• 60 milk chocolate candy kisses, unwrapped

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• cream together the butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla.
• add the flour, baking soda and salt; mix well. shape into 1 inch balls and roll in ground nuts.
• place on ungreased baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes or until set. press kiss in center of each cookie. cool on wire rack.

Apple Cake Iii

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
• 3 eggs
• 1 (21 ounce) can apple pie filling
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
• in a large bowl, mix together the cake mix, eggs and apple pie filling. pour into the prepared pan. combine the brown sugar, flour, butter, cinnamon and walnuts. sprinkle over the top of the batter.
• bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. allow to cool.

urban legend chocolate chip cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 cups rolled oats
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 4 ounces milk chocolate, grated
• 1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 8 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). measure oats into a blender or food processor, and then blend to a fine powder. set aside.
• in a large bowl, cream together butter and sugars. beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. in a separate bowl, mix together flour, oats, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. stir dry ingredients into creamed butter and sugar. add chocolate chips, grated chocolate, and nuts.
• drop by rounded teaspoons ungreased cookie sheets. bake for 6 to 8 minutes in the preheated oven.

thirty minute cocoa cake with quick cocoa frosting

Ingredients

• Servings: 9
• 2 cups white sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup butter
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/3 cup milk
• 3 1/2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

• in a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup butter or margarine, 1/4 cup cocoa, and water. cook over medium heat until butter is melted.
• in a large mixing bowl stir together sugar, flour, soda, and cinnamon. add cocoa mixture to flour mixture, and blend. beat together eggs and buttermilk, and blend into batter thoroughly. stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla. pour batter into ungreased 9 x 13 inch pan.
• bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• to make frosting: five minutes before cake is done, combine 1/2 cup butter, 1/4 cup cocoa, and milk in a saucepan. bring to a boil, and simmer about 3 minutes; remove from heat. stir in confectioners' sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla, blending until smooth. spread immediately over hot cake in pan. sprinkle with nuts.

caley's classic zucchini bread

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 3 eggs
• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups grated zucchini
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 25 mins


• preheat an oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). prepare 2 8x4-inch loaf pans with cooking spray.
• beat the eggs in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer until frothy. slowly add the sugar while continually beating. stir the vegetable oil and vanilla into the egg mixture; continue beating until the mixture is thick. add the zucchini to the mixture and stir.
• mix the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in a separate bowl; pour into the wet mixture and stir until just combined. add the chopped walnuts and stir. divide the batter between the two prepared loaf pans.
• bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. cool in the pans for 10 minutes before loosening the edges with a knife and removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

caramel bars

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 32 individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
• 5 tablespoons heavy cream
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup butter, melted
• 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 12 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). in a medium saucepan over low heat, melt together the caramels and heavy cream, stirring occasionally until smooth.
• in a medium bowl, stir together the flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda and salt. stir in the melted butter until well blended. press half of the mixture into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking pan. reserve the rest.
• bake the crust for 8 minutes in the preheated oven. remove and sprinkle with chocolate chips and walnuts. pour the caramel mixture over the top and then crumble the remaining crust mixture over everything.
• return to the oven and bake for an additional 12 minutes, or until the top is lightly toasted. cut into squares while it is still warm.

Date Nut Mayonnaise Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 cup boiling water
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup butter
• 3/4 teaspoon lemon zest
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice

Recipe

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour a 9 x 13 inch pan.
• in a large bowl, mix dates, 1 teaspoon soda, and boiling water. cool.
• add flour, 1 cup sugar, mayonnaise, and remaining 1 teaspoon soda. use medium speed of mixer, and beat until mixture is well blended. stir in nuts. spread batter in prepared pan.
• bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
• while the cake is baking, prepare the lemon sauce. mix beaten egg and 1/4 cup water; place in a medium saucepan. add 1 cup sugar, butter or margarine, and lemon peel and juice. heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly. serve sauce over warm cake. refrigerate any leftover sauce.

Black Walnut Cake I

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 cup butter
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 5 eggs
• 3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped black walnuts
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
• 1/4 cup butter
• 4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chopped black walnuts

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Ready Time: 2 hrs


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan.
• in a large bowl, cream 1 cup butter, shortening, brown sugar, and white sugar. add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. sift together flour, baking powder, and salt, and add alternately with milk to the creamed mixture. stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1 cup black walnuts. pour batter into prepared pan.
• bake in the preheated oven for 80 to 90 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. allow to cool.
• in a mixing bowl, cream together cream cheese and 1/4 cup butter. add confectioners' sugar, beat well. stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla. frost cooled cake, and sprinkle with 1/2 cup nuts.

rocky road cheesecake

Ingredients

• Servings: 9
• 1 cup chocolate cookie crumbs
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 (.25 ounce) package unflavored gelatin
• 1/4 cup cold water
• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups miniature marshmallows
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 cup heavy cream

Recipe

• melt the butter or margarine, and combine with the cookie crumbs. press mixture into bottom of 9 inch springform pan. bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 10 minutes.
• in a small saucepan, soften gelatin in water; stir over low heat until dissolved.
• in a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar, cocoa, and vanilla; blend with an electric mixer on medium speed. gradually add gelatin mixture, and blend. fold in whipped cream, 2 cups marshmallows, and nuts; pour crust. chill until firm.

Jeanine's Decadent Brownies

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 4 eggs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup walnut halves (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
• mix sugar, flour, oil, cocoa powder, eggs, salt, and vanilla extract together in a bowl; beat with an electric mixer for 3 minutes. fold walnuts into batter. pour batter into the prepared baking dish.
• bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the brownies comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes.

Herman Coffee Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 cup sourdough starter
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 cups self-rising flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 2/3 cup vegetable oil
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup raisins or dates
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons milk

Recipe

• to make starter: mix 2 cups flour, 1/4 cup sugar, 2 cups warm water, 1/4 ounce yeast in a bowl, cover and let stand over night (cover should be loose). refrigerate and stir daily. on fifth day feed herman one cup flour, 1 cup milk and 1/2 cup sugar; stir and refrigerate. stir daily until 10th day. on 10th day remove 1 cup starter and feed as on fifth day.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease four 8 inch pans or three 9 inch pans.
• mix together 1 cup starter, white sugar, self rising flour, salt, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, oil, eggs, raisins, 1 cup chopped nuts, honey (optional). stir until combined. pour into prepared pans. top with sugar-nut topping.
• dot with 1/2 cup butter or margarine and bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 15 minutes. remove cakes from oven and pour glaze over still-warm cakes.
• to make sugar-nut topping: mix together 1 cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon flour, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 cup chopped nuts.
• to make glaze: combine 1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar, 2 tablespoons melted margarine, 2 tablespoons milk. use immediately to glaze cake.

Apple Cake V

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/4 cups vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 3 1/2 cups apples, peeled and chopped
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1/2 cup butter

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour a 9x13-inch pan.
• in a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, salt, and baking soda. make a well in the center and add oil, eggs, and vanilla. mix well (batter will be thick). fold in chopped apples and nuts. spread batter into prepared pan.
• bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into cake comes out clean, 40 to 50 minutes. glaze while still hot.
• to make the glaze: in a saucepan, combine brown sugar, milk, and butter. bring to a boil and continue cooking for 2 1/2 minutes, stirring constantly. pour over cake while still hot.

caley's classic zucchini bread

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 3 eggs
• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups grated zucchini
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 25 mins


• preheat an oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). prepare 2 8x4-inch loaf pans with cooking spray.
• beat the eggs in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer until frothy. slowly add the sugar while continually beating. stir the vegetable oil and vanilla into the egg mixture; continue beating until the mixture is thick. add the zucchini to the mixture and stir.
• mix the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in a separate bowl; pour into the wet mixture and stir until just combined. add the chopped walnuts and stir. divide the batter between the two prepared loaf pans.
• bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. cool in the pans for 10 minutes before loosening the edges with a knife and removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

basic cheesecake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 5 tablespoons butter, melted
• 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 3 eggs

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins

Ready Time: 1 hr 40 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). in a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, chopped walnuts, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and melted butter. mix well and press into the bottom of a 9 inch springform pan. bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes. remove from oven and allow to cool.
• in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar together until smooth. beat in sour cream and heavy cream. blend in the flour and vanilla. with mixer on low speed, add eggs one at a time. pour batter over crust.
• bake in the preheated oven for 60 to 70 minutes, or until center is almost set (filling will be soft). refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight before removing from pan.

banana cake iv

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 1/8 cups butter
• 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour
• 2 ripe bananas, mashed
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs, separated
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/4 teaspoon banana extract

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 50 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease a 9 x 5 inch loaf tin well.
• beat the egg whites until very stiff.
• cream butter or margarine and sugar until light and fluffy. beat the egg yolks with the banana essence and the milk; stir into creamed mixture. fold in bananas and walnuts. sift the flour, and fold into the creamed mixture. carefully fold in the egg whites. pour batter into the prepared tin.
• bake for 40 to 50 minutes. turn out a wire rack, and cool. slice and serve.

raspberry walnut torte

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 3/4 cups cake flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup ground walnuts
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 3 eggs
• 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 1 (12 ounce) jar raspberry preserves

Recipe

Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour two 9 inch pans. in a medium bowl mix together the flour, baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and ground walnuts. set aside. in a small bowl whip 1 1/2 cups cream until stiff peaks form. set aside.
• in a large bowl combine 1 1/2 cups sugar, eggs and 3 teaspoons vanilla. beat 5 minutes at highest speed of an electric mixer. fold in flour mixture alternately with whipped cream.
• pour batter into prepared pans. bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. let cool in pan for 15 minutes, then turn out a wire rack and cool completely.
• to make the frosting: in a large bowl combine cream cheese, 1 cup sugar 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon vanilla. beat until smooth. in a separate small bowl, whip 1/12 cups whipping cream until stiff peaks form. fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture.
• to assemble cake: split each layer in half horizontally to form 4 layers. place 1 layer on serving plate; spread with 1/2 cup frosting. top with second layer; spread with 1/2 cup preserves. top with 3rd layer; spread with 1/2 cup frosting. top with remaining cake layer. frost sides of cake with frosting, reserving about 1 cup for decorating. spread remaining preserves on top of cake. using a pastry bag and a star tip, pipe reserved frosting in a lattice design on the top of cake, pipe border around top and bottom edges of cake. store in refrigerator.

cowboy oatmeal cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup margarine
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups quick cooking oats
• 1 cup butterscotch chips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• preheat the oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
• in a medium bowl, cream margarine, oil, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth. beat in eggs one at a time. gradually stir in the sifted ingredients until well blended. mix in oats and butterscotch chips. drop from a teaspoon ungreased cookie sheets.
• bake for 10 to 12 minutes in preheated oven, or until edges are golden. let set up on the cookie sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Apple Cake Iv

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 5 apple - peeled, cored and sliced
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 4 eggs
• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 4 teaspoons white sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Recipe

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) lightly grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
• sift together flour, salt, cinnamon and baking powder. set aside.
• in a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar for 15 minutes on high speed with an electric mixer. add oil and blend in.
• add four mixture and mix well. add vanilla. fold in apples and nuts. pour batter into 9x13 inch pan.
• in a small bowl, mix 4 teaspoons sugar with 1 teaspoon cinnamon. sprinkle over cake.
• bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 50 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into center of cake comes out clean.

Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

• in large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla until light and fluffy. add eggs, one at a time, beating well.
• gradually add flour, salt, and baking soda, beating until well blended. stir in chocolate chips and nuts.
• spread in greased 14 inch round pizza pan. bake at 375 degrees f (190 degrees c) for 20-25 minutes. cool cookie in pan on a cooling rack. decorate as desired.

Surprise Banana Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 2 eggs
• 4 ripe bananas, mashed
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). grease and flour one 9 x 13 inch cake pan.
• cream together the butter or margarine and the sugar.
• add eggs, bananas, flour, soda, salt, nuts, and vanilla. mix thoroughly and pour batter into the prepared pan.
• bake at 375 degrees f (190 degrees c) for 30 minutes. cool and frost cake.

apricot fruitcake

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 cup dried apricots
• 1 cup water
• 3/4 cup butter
• 1 cup white sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup golden raisins
• 1 pound red and green candied cherries
• 6 candied pineapple slices
• 1 pound dried mixed fruit
• 2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup apricot nectar
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

• preheat oven to 275 degrees f (135 degrees c). grease two 9 inch tube pans.
• in a saucepan over medium heat cook apricots in the water until they are mushy. press them through a sieve and let them cool.
• separate the eggs. beat the egg yolks until lemony colored. then beat the egg whites until stiff peaks are formed. set aside.
• cream the butter or margarine and sugar together. add the beaten egg yolks and the apricots, and mix thoroughly.
• combine the raisins, candied cherries, candied pineapple, and mixed dried fruits in a bowl coated with one cup of the flour.
• combine the remaining flour, baking soda, and salt. add this flour mixture alternately to the creamed mixture with the apricot juice. blend this batter into the mixed fruits. add the chopped pecans or walnuts and fold in the beaten egg whites. turn the batter into the prepared pans.
• bake at 275 degrees f (135 degrees c) for 2 hours. garnish cakes with candied pineapples and cherries. makes about 24 servings.

ice box cake ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (16 ounce) package large marshmallows
• 2 (15 ounce) cans crushed pineapple
• 4 bananas
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 6 hrs 25 mins


• line one 9x13 inch baking pan with the graham cracker or vanilla wafer crumbs. reserve a few crumbs as a garnish for the top.
• drain the pineapple, saving the juice. melt the marshmallows in the pineapple juice over low heat. once melted set aside to cool.
• cut up the bananas into chunks. mix the bananas, chopped nuts, and crushed pineapple into the cooled marshmallow mixture.
• fold the fruit mixture into the whipped cream. spoon batter into the graham cracker or vanilla wafer lined pan. sprinkle the reserved crumbs on top. chill well before serving. makes about 12 to 18 servings.

Chocolate Walnut Pie

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 3 eggs
• 2/3 cup white sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup margarine
• 2 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate
• 1 cup corn syrup
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch single crust pie

Recipe

• melt the margarine and the chocolate together, stirring until chocolate is smooth. add eggs, sugar, salt, and syrup. stir until everything is mixed thoroughly. stir in walnuts. pour into unbaked pie shell.
• bake at 375 degrees f (190 degrees c) for 40-50 minutes, or until pie is set. let sit for 30 minutes before slicing.

crustless cranberry pie

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups cranberries
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon almond extract

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease one 9 inch pie pan.
• combine the flour, sugar, and salt. stir in the cranberries and the walnuts, and toss to coat. stir in the butter, beaten eggs, and almond extract. if you are using frozen cranberries, the mixture will be very thick. spread the batter into the prepared pan.
• bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 40 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted near the center comes out clean. serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream.

crustless cranberry pie

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups cranberries
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon almond extract

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease one 9 inch pie pan.
• combine the flour, sugar, and salt. stir in the cranberries and the walnuts, and toss to coat. stir in the butter, beaten eggs, and almond extract. if you are using frozen cranberries, the mixture will be very thick. spread the batter into the prepared pan.
• bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 40 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted near the center comes out clean. serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream.

snickerdoodles i

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 cup shortening
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• in a medium bowl, cream together the shortening and 1 1/2 cups sugar. stir in the eggs. sift together the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture until well blended. in a small bowl, stir together the 2 tablespoons of sugar, and the cinnamon. roll dough into walnut sized balls, then roll the balls in the cinnamon-sugar. place them an unprepared cookie sheet, two inches apart.
• bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. edges should be slightly brown. remove from sheets to cool on wire racks.

caley's classic zucchini bread

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 3 eggs
• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups grated zucchini
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 25 mins


• preheat an oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). prepare 2 8x4-inch loaf pans with cooking spray.
• beat the eggs in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer until frothy. slowly add the sugar while continually beating. stir the vegetable oil and vanilla into the egg mixture; continue beating until the mixture is thick. add the zucchini to the mixture and stir.
• mix the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in a separate bowl; pour into the wet mixture and stir until just combined. add the chopped walnuts and stir. divide the batter between the two prepared loaf pans.
• bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. cool in the pans for 10 minutes before loosening the edges with a knife and removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

carrot cupcakes with white chocolate cream cheese icing

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• cream cheese icing:
• 2 ounces white chocolate
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon orange extract
• 4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• carrot cake:
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 1/8 cups white sugar
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups shredded carrots
• 1/2 cup crushed pineapple
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 55 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease 12 muffin cups.
• in small saucepan, melt white chocolate over low heat. stir until smooth, and allow to cool to room temperature.
• in a bowl, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth. mix in white chocolate, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and orange extract. gradually beat in the confectioners' sugar until the mixture is fluffy. mix in heavy cream.
• beat together the eggs, white sugar, and brown sugar in a bowl, and mix in the oil and vanilla. fold in carrots and pineapple. in a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. mix flour mixture into the carrot mixture until evenly moist. fold in 1/2 cup walnuts. transfer to the prepared muffin cups.
• bake 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean. cool completely on wire racks before topping with the icing and sprinkling with remaining walnuts.

Chocolate Zucchini Cake Iii

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups white sugar
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 4 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
• 3 cups grated zucchini
• 3/4 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 50 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 5 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
• in a medium bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. add the eggs and oil, mix well. fold in the nuts and zucchini until they are evenly distributed. pour into the prepared pan.
• bake for 50 to 60 minutes in the preheated oven, until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. cool cake completely before frosting with your favorite frosting.

caley's classic zucchini bread

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 3 eggs
• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups grated zucchini
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 25 mins


• preheat an oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). prepare 2 8x4-inch loaf pans with cooking spray.
• beat the eggs in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer until frothy. slowly add the sugar while continually beating. stir the vegetable oil and vanilla into the egg mixture; continue beating until the mixture is thick. add the zucchini to the mixture and stir.
• mix the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in a separate bowl; pour into the wet mixture and stir until just combined. add the chopped walnuts and stir. divide the batter between the two prepared loaf pans.
• bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. cool in the pans for 10 minutes before loosening the edges with a knife and removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

Brown Sugar Candy

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 1 pound brown sugar
• 3/4 cup evaporated milk
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• butter a 8 or 9 inch square baking dish.
• in a large heavy saucepan, stir together the brown sugar and evaporated milk. bring to a boil over medium-high heat. cook until the temperature reaches between 234 and 240 degrees f (112 to 116 degrees c), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from the water and placed on a flat surface.
• remove from the heat and stir in the butter, vanilla and walnuts. continue to beat with a sturdy spoon until the mixture looses its gloss. pour into the prepared pan. score into squares with a knife then set aside until firm, about 5 minutes. cut into squares and serve or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

crustless cranberry pie

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups cranberries
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon almond extract

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease one 9 inch pie pan.
• combine the flour, sugar, and salt. stir in the cranberries and the walnuts, and toss to coat. stir in the butter, beaten eggs, and almond extract. if you are using frozen cranberries, the mixture will be very thick. spread the batter into the prepared pan.
• bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 40 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted near the center comes out clean. serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream.

Caramel Filled Chocolate Cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 48 chocolate-covered caramel candies

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs


• beat butter until creamy. gradually beat in white sugar and brown sugar. beat in eggs and vanilla. combine flour, baking soda, and cocoa. gradually add to butter mixture, beating well. stir in 1/2 cup walnuts. cover and chill at least 2 hours.
• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• combine remaining 1/2 cup nuts with the 1 tablespoon sugar. divide the dough into 4 parts. work with one part at a time, leaving the remainder in the refrigerator until needed. divide each part into 12 pieces. quickly press each piece of dough around a chocolate covered caramel. roll into a ball. dip the tops into the sugar mixture. place sugar side up, 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets.
• bake for 8 minutes in the preheated oven. let cool for 3 to 4 minutes on the baking sheets before removing to wire racks to cool completely.

molasses cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 3/4 cup margarine, melted
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 cup white sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• in a medium bowl, mix together the melted margarine, 1 cup sugar, and egg until smooth. stir in the molasses. combine the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger; blend into the molasses mixture. cover, and chill dough for 1 hour.
• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). roll dough into walnut sized balls, and roll them in the remaining white sugar. place cookies 2 inches apart ungreased baking sheets.
• bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until tops are cracked. cool on wire racks.

Freda's Cherry Supreme Salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (3 ounce) package strawberry flavored jell-o® mix
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
• 1 (3 ounce) package lemon flavored jell-o® mix
• 3/4 cup boiling water
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained
• 2 cups miniature marshmallows
• 1/2 cup whipped cream
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs


• dissolve the strawberry gelatin in 1 cup of boiling water. stir in the cherry pie filling, then spread the mixture into a 7x11 inch pan, and refrigerate until nearly set, about 45 minutes.
• dissolve the lemon gelatin in 3/4 cup boiling water; stir in the lemon juice, and set aside. mash the cream cheese in a separate bowl until soft, then stir in the mayonnaise. pour the lemon gelatin into the cream cheese mixture and stir until smooth. next, stir in the undrained pineapple. finally, fold in the marshmallows and whipped cream. spread the pineapple mixture over the chilled cherry layer, and sprinkle with chopped walnuts. chill in the refrigerator until fully set, about 2 hours.

Texas Sheet Cake V

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup butter
• 1 cup water
• 5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 6 tablespoons milk
• 5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup butter
• 4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour a 10x15 inch pan.
• combine the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. beat in the sour cream and eggs. set aside. melt the butter on low in a saucepan, add the water and 5 tablespoons cocoa. bring mixture to a boil then remove from heat. allow to cool slightly, then stir cocoa mixture into the egg mixture, mixing until blended.
• pour batter into prepared pan. bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• for the icing: in a large saucepan, combine the milk, 5 tablespoons cocoa and 1/2 cup butter. bring to a boil, then remove from heat. stir in the confectioners' sugar and vanilla, then fold in the nuts, mixing until blended. spread frosting over warm cake.

banana chocolate chip softies

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup butter, softened
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar
• 1 ripe banana, mashed
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup milk chocolate chips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 8 mins Cook Time: 11 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease cookie sheets. sift together the flour, baking powder and salt, set aside.
• in a medium bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar. beat in the banana and egg, then stir in the vanilla. gradually stir in the dry ingredients until well blended. fold in the chocolate chips and walnuts, if desired. drop by rounded spoonfuls the prepared cookie sheets.
• bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Delicious Matzo Candy

Ingredients

• Servings: 48
• 12 matzo crackers
• 1 cup butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 (12 ounce) bag semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• preheat an oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). line two baking sheets with aluminum foil. place the matzo crackers in a single layer on the lined baking sheets, breaking to fit, if necessary.
• bring the butter and brown sugar to a boil in a heavy bottomed saucepan over medium heat. continue to cook, stirring constantly, until thick and smooth, about 3 minutes. pour the hot sugar mixture over the matzo, and spread evenly with a heat proof spatula.
• place the caramel topped matzo in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. remove from oven and evenly sprinkle the chocolate chips on top. return pans to oven to melt chocolate, about 1 minute. smooth melted chocolate to completely cover the caramel. sprinkle with the chopped walnuts. chill in refrigerator for 20 minutes, or until set. break into small pieces to serve.

aunt sally's cocoa drops

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

• mix thoroughly sugar, shortening and egg. stir in buttermilk and vanilla. sift dry ingredients and stir in. add nuts.
• chill dough for 1 hour.
• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). drop by rounded spoonfuls the cookie sheet.
• bake 8 to 10 minutes. cool. frost with chocolate or white icing. enjoy!

Cinnamon Swirl Bundt Coffee Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• coffee cake:
• 3/4 cup butter, room temperature
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup white sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 50 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (205 degrees c). grease a 10-inch bundt pan.
• beat butter and sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until light and fluffy. the mixture should be noticeably lighter in color. add eggs one at a time, allowing each egg to blend into the butter mixture before adding the next. mix in vanilla.
• combine flour, baking soda, and baking powder. pour flour mixture into batter alternately with the sour cream, mixing until just incorporated. fold in walnuts, mixing just enough to evenly combine. pour half the batter into the prepared pan.
• mix the remaining 1/4 cup of white sugar with the cinnamon.
• sprinkle cinnamon sugar over the batter in the pan. drop remaining cake batter in heaping spoonfuls over filling, covering it as best you can.
• bake in preheated oven for 8 minutes. lower heat to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) and bake for an additional 40 minutes, or until a tester comes out clean.

Frosty Strawberry Squares

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 2 1/2 cups strawberries, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 (16 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

Recipe

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• to make the crust: combine flour, nuts, and brown sugar. add melted butter, tossing to combine the ingredients. spread the mixture in a 9x13 inch pan.
• bake the crust at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally until lightly browned. remove from pan and set aside to cool. sprinkle 1 1/2 cups crust mixture in a 9x13 inch pan. reserve the remaining crust mixture.
• filling: in large bowl combine strawberries, sugar and lemon juice. fold whipped topping into the mixture. carefully spoon filling over the crust mixture. sprinkle the remaining crust mixture on top. cover and freeze for 6 hours or until firm. (you will need the full 6 hours).

maple walnut biscotti

Ingredients

• Servings: 20
• biscotti:
• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon maple extract
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• maple glaze:
• 1 tablespoon melted butter
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• sift together flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.
• beat softened butter and sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. beat one egg into butter mixture until completely blended, then beat in remaining egg, 1/2 cup maple syrup, and maple extract. stir flour mixture into butter mixture just until dough forms; fold in walnuts until just combined.
• divide dough in half. shape each portion of dough into a log the length of a baking sheet, and place on the prepared baking sheet. flatten each log into a rectangle 3 inches wide and 1-inch tall.
• bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned on the bottom and slightly cracked on top, about 30 minutes. remove from oven to cool for 15 minutes, but leave oven on.
• slice logs diagonally into 1/2-inch thick slices, and lay slices on their sides on the baking sheet.
• bake biscotti in the preheated oven until lightly browned and crisp on the outside, about 8 minutes. remove from oven; cool for a few minutes.
• stir together 1 tablespoon melted butter and 1/4 cup maple syrup in a bowl. stir confectioners' sugar into mixture gradually until smooth. drizzle maple glaze lightly with a spoon over warm biscotti.

Candies Cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 3/4 cup butter
• 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 2 eggs
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 (4.5 ounce) packages chocolate covered thin mints

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• in a saucepan over medium heat, cook the sugar, butter and water, stirring occasionally until melted. remove from heat, stir in the chocolate chips until melted and set aside to cool for 10 minutes.
• pour the chocolate mixture into a large bowl, and beat in the eggs, one at a time. combine the flour, baking soda and salt, stir into the chocolate mixture. cover and refrigerate dough for at least 1 hour.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease cookie sheets. roll cookie dough into walnut sized balls and place 2 inches apart the prepared cookie sheets.
• bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, be careful not to overbake. when cookies come out of the oven, press one mint wafer into the top of each cookie and let sit for 1 minute. when the mint is softened, swirl with the back of a spoon or toothpick to make a pattern with the green filling of the mint wafer. for smaller cookies, break mints in half.